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France’s Tolerance Index Rises as Racist and Anti-Semitic Acts Remain High

Stable tolerance levels owe in part to younger cohorts, with the CNCDH urging action to curb political rhetoric that inflames xenophobia.

Overview

  • The CNCDH’s 2024 tolerance index reached 63/100, its third-best score since 1990.
  • Authorities recorded 3,144 racist, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim or xenophobic incidents in 2024, matching 2023’s elevated level.
  • Racist acts in schools nearly tripled last year, ranging from derogatory remarks to physical assaults.
  • Over half of those targeted by racism report serious psychological effects, including anxiety, chronic stress and depression.
  • The commission warns that xenophobic political discourse fuels violence and notes that anti-immigrant sentiment is closely linked to other prejudices.